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Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains from cook/writer/mom/entrepreneur Catherine Smart. Tune in for conversations with chefs, authors, creators, and food lovers about sparking creativity, calming chaos, and putting our attention where it matters most
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This week on Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart talks with freelance baker Mackenzie Innis about the artistry, logistics, and emotional weight behind her beautiful seasonal cakes. Mackenzie shares how she moved from f
This week on Not From Concentrate, Catherine talks with Alex Fuentes, Head Chef of Special Projects at SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn in Healdsburg, California. SingleThread is known for its three-Michelin-starred
This week, Catherine sits down with cookbook author, photographer, and artist Jerrelle Guy to talk about her beautiful new cookbook, We Fancy. Jerrelle first burst onto the food scene with her acclaimed debut cookbook Bl
Food writer, recipe developer, and longtime meal-planning expert Meghan Splawn joins Catherine to talk about the emotional, practical, and very real work of getting a food budget under control. After realizing her family
When Indian food is on the menu at Catherine’s house, it usually means ordering dosa, saag paneer, and cauliflower Manchurian from a favorite local spot. But why do so many of us love eating Indian food while feeling int
This week, Catherine chats with cookbook author, photographer, and recipe developer Alana Kysar about the rich, comforting world of local Hawaii food — and how she transformed some of Hawaii’s most beloved flavors into v
This week on Not From Concentrate, Catherine sits down with chef Spencer Horovitz , a 2025 James Beard semifinalist and the founder of Hadeem, a beloved California-Jewish Cuisine concept that's been popping up in San Fra
In this episode, Catherine sits down with journalist and author of Bread and War Felicity Spector to talk about the role of food in one of the most difficult places on earth right now: war-torn Ukraine. Since 2022, Felic
This week, Catherine chats with cookbook author and food writer Anna Ansari , whose new book Silk Roads explores the rich, interconnected cuisines stretching from East Asia to the Middle East. Anna’s path to food writing
In this episode, Nina Gallant pulls back the curtain on the world of food photography: what actually goes into building a shot, how creative careers evolve, and what it takes to turn artistic work into a sustainable busi
In this week’s episode, Catherine chats with Ashley Moore , food stylist and senior editor at America’s Test Kitchen, about building a creative career with ADHD—and why the way your brain works might actually be your big
Growing up in the Midwest, baker and cookbook author Martin Sorge learned how to find the best sweet corn at farm stands from his mom: by peeling back the husk and taking a bite from the ear. Despite Martin’s food-rich u
Who comes to mind when you think of the start of your career? For Catherine Smart, that’s her longtime mentor Sheryl Julian. Sheryl was Catherine’s professor during her time in Boston University’s Gastronomy Program, as
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage) shares her cheese journey — from working at a community newspaper in Wisconsin, teaching university English in Philadelphia, to becoming a c
Today we talk with Rebecca Eisenberg, content creator author of the Practical Kitchen blog, and the forthcoming “Small-Batch Breads” cookbook. In addition being a baker, Rebecca is an ADHDer and she shares strategies for
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Sally Ekus shares her journey from growing up in a culinary publicity household to becoming a successful literary agent herself, despite studying social work during college. Sally
Mallory Oniki of @thepalatablelife joins us to talk cookies, recipe testing, the ups and downs of creator life, and her first cook book, Cookie Club! Not From Concentrate team: Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer Ke
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Zoë Komarin, who shares her culinary journey from the fashion industry to the world of food. She discusses her passion project “MouthBrain” '— the conne
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Aaron Cohen, who shares his multifaceted journey in the culinary world, highlighting his role as a community builder and the owner of Gracie's Ice Cream
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Clare Langan. Clare shares her journey through the culinary world, highlighting her experiences as a private chef/and culinary producer and what it look
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